MRI Technologist

Adventist Health is seeking a MRI Technologist for a job in Tulare, California.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: MRI Technologist

Discipline: Allied Health Professional

Duration: Ongoing

Employment Type: Staff

Centrally located within the heart of California, Adventist Health Tulare has been serving the Central Valley since 2018. We are comprised of a 108-bed acute care hospital, emergency department and provide primary and specialty care services to best serve our community. Tulare is situated in a delightful and geographically diverse region. There are a variety of opportunities for all-season outdoor recreation such as camping, hiking, water and snow skiing, fishing and boating. It is also within an hour's travel time to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. In addition to the beautiful landscape, it also offers a great cost of living and close-knit communities.

Job Summary:

Produces images for medical diagnosis by operating magnetic resonance equipment. Performs procedures and calibrates and operates equipment under limited radiologist direction. Processes images and coordinates patient care with other patient services.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

Certificate or diploma from MRI school or Associate's degree in Radiology: Required

Bachelor's Degree in radiological technology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiology (ARRT-R) or Magnetic Resonance (ARRT-MR) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT): Required

Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice: Preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required

Fluoroscopy license in state of employment: Preferred in CA

Venipuncture certification: Required in CA

ARRT-Radiography (ARRT-R) or ARRT-Magnetic Resonance Imaging (ARRT-MRI) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT): Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

Venipuncture (IV) certification: Required

Essential Functions:

Scans patients in accordance with established protocols and physician orders. Performs MRI diagnostic procedures in accordance with accepted protocols as directed by physicians. Produces images in order to diagnose and monitor a variety of conditions. Uses equipment to direct strong magnetic fields and radio frequencies to create 3D images of a patient's body tissues and capture quality images that describe the composition, shape and pathology of tissues. Summarizes, documents, verifies and presents images, findings, calculations and measurements to physicians for diagnoses. Ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulations, standards and protocols.

Prepares, administers and monitors contrast media. Adheres to precaution standards.

Obtains pertinent patient information and disseminates subsequent patient preparation instructions to patient care areas.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health Job ID #24009. Posted job title: mri technologist, up to 10k hiring incentive, full time, 8 hr. evening shift, tulare

About Adventist Health

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 80 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians, allied health professionals and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope. We are committed to staying true to our heritage by providing patient-centered, quality care. Together, we are transforming the healthcare experience with an innovative and whole-person focus on physical, mental, spiritual and social healing to support community well-being.

Benefits

Continuing Education

Bereavement

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Health Care FSA

403b retirement plan

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Holiday Pay

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Health savings account

Part Time